Project Scheduler (Travel Required)

TD Thornton; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem for living and travel

Paid holidays, sick, and vacation

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k) with company match

Annual bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Job summary

TD Thornton is a premier consulting firm seeking a Senior Project Scheduler for on-site work in Saint Louis, MO. You will develop and manage EPC CPM schedules in Primavera P6 for a portfolio of projects and work closely with project stakeholders to ensure schedule integrity.

As a critical member of the project controls team, you will support scheduling, 4D modeling where appropriate, and schedule-driven performance analysis.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in construction scheduling or project controls.
• Strong Primavera P6 CPM scheduling experience.
• Experience developing and managing EPC construction schedules.
• Experience with schedule-driven performance and productivity analysis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project controls software.

Responsibilities

• Attend kickoff, startup, and planning meetings to support schedule development.
• Develop EPC CPM schedules in Primavera P6 for multiple projects.
• Prepare scheduling submittals, baseline schedules, and monthly updates.
• Lead schedule development discussions with internal teams, subcontractors, and consultants.
• Analyze schedule variances and forecast future performance.
• Develop and maintain 4D models where appropriate.
• Review payment applications for alignment with loaded schedules.

Skills

Primavera P6 CPM scheduling

EPC construction scheduling

Schedule-driven performance analysis

Resource loading & leveling

Education

PMP / PMI-SP certification (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Project controls software

Job description

TD Thornton is a premier consulting firm specializing in project management and project controls solutions. We provide strong onboarding and ongoing support to help our people succeed. We welcome applicants from engineering, construction management, project management, business analytics, scheduling, and anyone who thrives in a collaborative environment.

Job Overview

Title: Project Scheduler (Project Controls)
Sector: Natural Gas/Power Plant
Seniority: Senior-Level
Location: Saint Louis, MO
Work Type: On-site Mon-Fri, Construction hours, w/Travel home every other week (Thurs-Sun)

As the Project Scheduler, you will be responsible for developing and managing Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) schedules in Primavera P6 for a portfolio of projects. This role supports multiple construction managers and works closely with project stakeholders to develop accurate, Critical Path Methodology (CPM) schedules. A background in construction-focused scheduling will excel in this position. You will also support broader project controls activities, including schedule-driven performance analysis and 4D modeling where appropriate.

Your Day-to-day activities

• Attend project kickoff, startup, and planning meetings to support schedule development
• Develop proposal, pre-construction, baseline, and execution EPC CPM schedules in Primavera P6
• Prepare scheduling submittals, including baseline schedules, monthly updates, and narratives
• Facilitate planning meetings and scheduling workshops to develop execution plans and schedule logic
• Verify activity durations, logic ties, and progress using field reports, inspections, and site walks
• Collect and validate status updates and confirm physical site conditions
• Load labor and resources into schedules with tiebacks to project estimates and analyze resource leveling
• Lead schedule development discussions with internal teams, subcontractors, and consultants
• Prepare lookahead schedules to identify constraints and upcoming risks
• Analyze schedule variances, changes to the critical path, and overall performance trends
• Forecast future performance using production rates, resource demand data, and historical progress
• Develop “what-if” scenarios and recovery schedules as required
• Identify schedule risks and communicate impacts and recommendations to the project team
• Perform Time Impact Analyses (TIAs) and support claims avoidance and resolution efforts
• Review payment applications for alignment with cost- and resource-loaded schedules
• Develop custom schedule reports to support client and project team needs
• Perform productivity and production analysis to support planning and forecasting
• Develop and maintain 4D models for projects and pursuits as appropriate
• Document schedule changes, delays, and adverse conditions
• Support broader project controls activities beyond scheduling when required

You’ll Be Prepared for This Job If You Have

• 5+ years of experience in construction scheduling, project controls, or project management
• Strong Primavera P6 CPM scheduling experience
• Experience developing and managing EPC construction schedules
• Experience with schedule-driven performance and productivity analysis
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project controls software

You’ll Stand Out If You Have

• PMP, PMI-SP, or similar professional certification
• Experience preparing and reviewing Time Impact Analyses (TIAs)
• Experience supporting contractor or owner claims
• Experience with 4D modeling and advanced project controls workflows
• Demonstrated leadership ability and strong attention to detail

Compensation & Benefits

• $90,000-$130,000 annual salary
• Per Diem of $2,800 for living and travel
• Paid holiday, sick, and vacation time
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Annual Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Spending Account (FSAs)